Jaroslav Svěcený (born 8 December 1960 in Hradec Králové) is a Czech violin virtuoso who trained at the Prague Conservatoire and the Academy of Performing Arts under František Pospíšil and Václav Snítil, later refining his craft in masterclasses with Nathan Milstein and Gidon Kremer. Over four decades he has performed in 62 countries, released more than 45 CDs, and co-created the acclaimed Vivaldianno project - a fusion of classical music and rock with guitarist Michal Dvořák. He is also a court-certified expert in stringed instruments and a tireless advocate for bringing classical music to wider audiences.
In 2025, Jaroslav Svěcený celebrates 40 years on the professional stage and undertakes a jubilee tour JS 40 years on stage with a series of concerts and festival performances in the Czech Republic and abroad.
In the jubilee year 2025, Svěcený will publish two books: a book of interviews with Vojtěch Babka and a lavish publication about five centuries of the violin.
In summer 2025, Svěcený performed at the Jihočeské Nové Hrady festival, which celebrated its tenth anniversary and simultaneously forty years of the violinist's career.
In December 2025, Svěcený performed at a benefit concert in the Basilica of St. James in Prague to save the largest organ in the Czech Republic.
Accordion and violin duo performing Piazzolla's tango nuevo alongside Spanish and French compositions, enriched with original pieces.
The opening concert of the second Architóny festival season combines opera arias, songs and chamber music featuring violinist Jaroslav Svěcený, baritone Jiří Rajniš and pianist Jaromír Klepáč.
A guided tour of a violin exhibition featuring historic instruments up to 400 years old, led by expert curator Jaroslav Svěcený who shares their histories and stories.
Conductor Jaroslav Svěcený and the ensemble Virtuosi Pragenses present a gala evening devoted to Vivaldi, with both celebrated and rarely performed works. Guest artist is flutist Žofie Kotalíková.
Violinist Jaroslav Svěcený and guitarist Lukáš Sommer explore original works for violin and guitar spanning from Paganini to contemporary times, ending with a medley of beloved TV series themes.
Violinist Jaroslav Svěcený performs with the band Cigánski Diabli in a seated concert setting.
A musical entertainment talk show with renowned violinist Jaroslav Svěcený, who will discuss his music and life.
The Nepomuk Pilgrimage Fair is the year's biggest event in town: a three-day celebration featuring an old-Czech market, a mass with three bishops, concerts, and a family fun zone with rides.